REACH Ashland Youth Center

What REACH Ashland Youth Center does

REACH Ashland Youth Center is a county-operated youth development facility located at 16335 E 14th Street in Ashland, an unincorporated area of Alameda County, California. Operated since May 2013 by the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency (HCSA) and its Center for Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC), REACH delivers no-cost Recreation, Education, Arts, Career, and Health (REACH) programs to youth ages 11-24 through a 31,500-square-foot, $23 million LEED Platinum-certified facility that includes a community health clinic, library, daycare, multi-media room, dance studio, weight room, arts room, and café. The facility was the first county building to receive LEED Platinum designation and includes rooftop solar panels generating approximately 20% of its power.

The center operates as a multi-agency service delivery hub rather than a single-organization operator. Programs are delivered through partnerships with La Clínica de la Raza (Fuente Wellness Center providing medical, dental, and behavioral health), Alameda County Office of Education (Opportunity Academy high school diploma program, Arts & Creativity), Alameda County Library, Deputy Sheriffs' Activities League (recreation, fitness, boxing), Bay Area Community Resources (career/workforce development, Probation Youth Employment Program), Kidango (Early Head Start for ages 0-36 months), San Lorenzo Unified School District, and Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. Notable programmatic components include a WebXR/A-Frame coding course deploying JavaScript-built virtual worlds with Meta Quest 2 VR headsets, a Digital Arts Studio providing Adobe Creative Suite and Propellerhead Reason access, and an integrated health services model with youth leadership embedded in every wellness service.

REACH is government-financed through Alameda County appropriations routed via HCSA/CHSC, supplemented by partner agency staff and resources. There are no user fees for youth member programs; some ancillary services may carry nominal costs. Member acquisition is driven by community partner referrals (schools, Probation Department, healthcare network) and direct outreach rather than commercial go-to-market. As a county-operated nonprofit, REACH does not generate commercial revenue and has no shareholders; financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

REACH Ashland Youth Center

Legal name

REACH Ashland Youth Center

Website

https://reachashland.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

REACH Ashland Youth Center is a county-operated, LEED Platinum facility in Ashland, Alameda County, California, providing free Recreation, Education, Arts, Career, and Health programs to youth ages 11-24 through a multi-agency partnership anchored by the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Services (611), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Community youth services
• After-school recreation programs
• Integrated health and wellness
• Workforce development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding - Alameda County Health Care Services Agency: REACH is operated by the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency (HCSA) and the Center for Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC). The center is a county-operated facility, funded through Alameda County government appropriations and public health/wellness initiatives.
2. Partnership-Funded Programs: Individual programs receive funding through partner agencies including Alameda County Office of Education, Deputy Sheriffs' Activities League, Bay Area Community Resources, and other community partners who contribute resources and staffing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

REACH Ashland Youth Center provides free, integrated youth development programs (Recreation, Education, Arts, Career, and Health) for youth ages 11-24 at a 31,500-square-foot county-operated facility in Ashland, California. Programs include LIFT Fitness Center recreation, Creativity Experience visual and media arts, Coding Arts using WebXR/A-Frame VR, the Opportunity Academy for high school diploma completion, BACR career development, and the Fuente Wellness Center providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services. The center also offers community-wide services including early childhood care (NEST/Early Head Start) and food distribution.

Product overview

REACH Ashland Youth Center is a community youth center providing a unified portfolio of no-cost programs in Recreation, Education, Arts, Career, and Health (REACH) for youth ages 11-24. The center operates as a single facility with integrated program areas including the Creativity Experience (visual and media arts), Coding Arts (VR development), Recreation (fitness and sports), Education (tutoring and diploma programs), Career Development (workforce training), Health & Wellness (medical and dental clinics via Fuente Wellness Center), and community services (early child care via NEST and food distribution). The programs are delivered through partnerships with multiple agencies including Alameda County Office of Education, Deputy Sheriffs' Activities League, La Clínica de la Raza, Bay Area Community Resources, and Alameda County Library. Most programs are provided at no cost to members, with some community health services available to non-members as well.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recreation Programs Movement-based activities including indoor and outdoor sports, fitness training in the LIFT Fitness Center, boxing, martial arts, and recreational activities such as table tennis and pickleball, offered to youth members ages 11-24.
• Education Programs (Opportunity Academy) Academic support services including the Opportunity Academy for high school diploma completion for youth ages 16-24, tutoring, library services, study hall, homework help, and college preparation through the Alameda County Office of Education partnership.
• Arts & Creativity Programs (Creativity Experience) Visual arts (Creativity Experience) and digital arts (Media Center) including painting, drawing, sculpture, digital compositing, photography, graphic design, music production, and video production using Adobe Creative Suite and Propellerhead's Reason 6.5, framed through a Social-Emotional Learning lens.
• Coding Arts (WebXR/A-Frame VR Development) VR and web development course teaching WebXR and A-Frame frameworks using JavaScript programming, allowing members to build and deploy interactive virtual worlds viewable with Meta Quest 2 VR headsets.
• Career Programs (Youth Workforce Development) Workforce development services including professional development training, career counseling, internship placement, and fellowship awards for youth ages 18-24, provided through Bay Area Community Resources (BACR).
• Health & Wellness Services (Fuente Wellness Center) Medical, dental, and behavioral health services for youth ages 11-24 provided through the Fuente Wellness Center operated by La Clínica de la Raza, including primary care, STI screening, counseling, and oral health services, with a youth leadership/mentorship component integrated into every service.
• NEST Early Child Care (Early Head Start) Early Head Start program for children ages 0-36 months operated by Kidango, providing early childhood education, kindergarten preparation, and development services.
• Food Distribution Services Community pantry and food distribution services open to the public on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, sourcing food from the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
• Alameda County Library at REACH On-site library branch offering homework help, book checkout, volunteer hours, online tutoring through Brainfuse, and quiet study space in the Eden Room.
• Movement Arts (Dance) Dance and movement classes incorporating mindfulness, warm-up exercises, choreography, and follow-along formats taught at a friendly pace for all skill levels, delivered with Destiny Arts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,211+ health visits provided in FY19-20 (76% medical, 4% behavioral health, 20% dental)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alameda County Health Care Services Agency (HCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013REACH is operated by HCSA and the Center for Healthy Schools and Communities. HCSA provides primary oversight, funding, and administrative support for the center's integrated youth development programs.
• Center for Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013CHSC co-operates REACH with HCSA to achieve health equity by working in partnership to provide high quality services, foster safe and healthy communities, and promote fair and inclusive opportunities.
• La Clínica de la RazacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013Operates the Fuente Wellness Center within REACH providing primary medical services, dental services, and behavioral health services through an integrated services model to youth ages 11-24.
• Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013Provides Education Programming including Opportunity Academy for youth to earn high school diplomas, Arts & Creativity program under SEL Department, and literacy/tutoring services.
• Alameda County LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013Operates library services at REACH including homework help, book checkout, Brainfuse online tutoring, mindfulness activities, and volunteer hour opportunities.
• Deputy Sheriffs' Activities League (DSAL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013Provides recreation activities including boxing classes, sports programs, and fitness center access. Supports food distribution partnership and community events.
• Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013Supports REACH youth workforce and reentry programs providing leadership development, intensive case management, career coaching, professional development trainings, and 1:1 career counseling. Operates Probation Youth Employment Program.
• Alameda County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013Early partner in youth advocacy and center development. Youth Leadership Council originally organized through Sheriff's Office. Supports community events and food distribution.
• San Lorenzo Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013Partnership creates structures for coordinating health and wellness programs between REACH and district schools. Includes school-based workshops, enhanced referral protocols, and shared facilities including Edendale Middle School gymnasium.
• Hayward Area Recreation and Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013Partnered in developing master plan and property for REACH. Provides recreation facilities including Jack Holland Sr. Park and continues recreational programming support.
• KidangocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013Operates Early Head Start program at REACH for children ages 0-36 months. Provides early childhood care and kindergarten preparation services.
• Alameda County Community Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013Food sourcing partner for community pantry distribution on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at REACH.
• Destiny ArtsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2013Movement arts and dance instruction partner providing dance programming at REACH.
• Alameda County Behavioral Health Care ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013County support agency providing behavioral health services integration and coordination.
• Alameda County Probation DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013Supports Probation Youth Employment Program through BACR and provides referrals for youth under probation supervision.
• Alameda County Arts CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2013County arts agency supporting arts programming and cultural events at REACH.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• YMCA of the USA:

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National network of community-based youth centers offering recreation, education, arts, and career programming for school-age youth. Operates at vastly larger scale with a federated model, but the core program mix and target demographic (underserved youth ages 6-18) directly mirrors REACH's offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/REACHAshland
• Facebookfacebook.com/REACHAYC
• Instagraminstagram.com/reachayc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reach-ashland-youth-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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